AltWeeklies Wire
The music world is waking up to Halifax's Nap Eyesnew

Demure genius Nigel Chapman and his band are going big.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Adria Young |
02-05-2016 |
Music
Unreal Thought’s processnew

Dark, icy and goth, Unreal Thought is a musical departure for three hardcore fans.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Stephanie Johns |
06-11-2015 |
Music
Just SPEW itnew

After a six month hiatus to write new material, metal party machine SPEW is back. SPEW’s mantra remains: drink beer, smoke pot, play music.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Stephanie Johns |
04-23-2015 |
Music
Castle on a cloudnew

With songs that are both tense and soothing, the contentedly sorrowful Jennifer Castle comes to Halifax.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Alex Mitchell |
04-02-2015 |
Music
Jenn Grant’s star powernew

Compostela’s soft, psychedelic folk is struck for love
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Adria Young |
12-01-2014 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dan MacCormack is book smartnew

Dan MacCormack drew inspiration from the work of novelist David Adams Richards for his latest album, now the two of them share a stage.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Stephanie Johns |
11-13-2014 |
Music
Test your Wu-Tang knowledgenew

How well do you know Ghostface and Raekwon, really? Find out.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Stephanie Johns |
10-23-2014 |
Music
Pop Explosion 2014new

No sleep 'til Sunday
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Staff |
10-23-2014 |
Concerts
Rich Aucoin: Halifax’s princenew

Rich Aucoin combines his two loves, the silver screen and music, in his newest album, Ephemeral.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Adria Young |
10-23-2014 |
Music
Strange Attractor sees a darknessnew

Sudbury’s Jeff Houle channels anger through top shelf garage and punk, as you do.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Stephanie Johns |
10-22-2014 |
Profiles & Interviews
Astral Swans, the hippie in the punk rock vannew

Coming to Halifax via Calgary, Astral Swans might share an elixir or two.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Kevin Hartford |
10-22-2014 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Prince Vortexnew

Ever watch three hours of Prince videos straight? I did the other night, and I ended up locked within a vortex from which I could not escape.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Alison Lang |
11-29-2011 |
Music
Waiting for Weezernew

It’s been over 15 years since the Blue album, but the Los Angeles band still leaves us undone.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Alison Lang |
07-23-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Weezer
La Strada Feel at Home North of the Border, Cozying Up with New Pals Hey Rosettanew
La Strada's music is the kind usually molded by cold winters and small communities. It's an indie-rock fuelled by group harmonies, violin and cello. La Strada finally made it to Canada earlier this fall, opening up for Cuff the Duke.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Mike Landry |
12-11-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Beatles Memorabilia: Here, There and Everywherenew

Money can't buy me love, but for obsessed Mike Spurr, it's funded his incredible collection of Beatles memorabilia and music.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Sue Carter Flinn |
07-14-2009 |
Music